Game Of Thrones Spoiler Alert: NYC Wins The Iron Throne

We've been counting down the days until Game of Thrones returns, and despite the fact that man candy Jason Momoa is no longer a regular character on the show (sigh), we can't believe that our week will actually end with the much-anticipated premiere of season three. No seriously, we actually can't believe it.

Luckily, we know this isn't an illusion from Pyat Pree's house of the undying, because winter is coming to Westeros NYC. Today through April 3, a Game of Thrones exhibition will be taking over the city, showcasing original artifacts from seasons one and two, offering fans an opportunity to fight in the battle of Blackwater Bay, and last but not least (drumroll please), a chance to become king and park your butt on the Iron Throne. Depending on which of the five noble houses you root for, when you take a seat in the most coveted chair, we highly recommend screaming either "I am the mother of dragons!" or "You know nothing, John Snow!"

When: March 28 through April 3, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Where: 3 West 57th Street (between 5th and 6th avenues); no phone.

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Remember back when being a Harry Potter fan meant your mom drove you to the bookstore on release night and you wore a silly scarf all night while you read the newest book? The fandom has grown up considerably since then, and now, apparently, it means day drinking. At least for the attendees of this year's PotterCon NYC, read